Dallas Zoo & Friends

We enjoyed a perfectly perfect fall day at the Dallas Zoo. Sutton and Maddie were real troopers. Sutton skipped his nap, but managed to enjoy the animals. Lincoln and Brenden were the tours guides, leading us around and climbing on every single rock they could fine.

Best Friends!

Sweet Lincoln



My family

Lincoln and Brenden

Two little monkeys

Matching brothers

My boys

A little of this, a little of that!

Dressing up with Uncle Brian

Hiding

Brushing his teeth!

Bored at home on day 4 of snow!

Daddy

Naptime with his lion pillow pet

Smashing our old hard drive

Reading to Brenden

Lincoln knows this book word for word!

Northpark Santa

I'll say it again, I love Christmas. It's a big deal around our house. What I love most about Christmas are all the traditions. I love doing the same thing year after year and looking forward to the traditions all season long. When Lincoln was 3 months old, we took him to see the Northpark Santa. Mark, Shannon and Brenden came too. We met for breakfast and then headed to the mall. It's been a tradition ever since. So much so, that Ryan takes the day off and we make it an all day event! This Santa is so worth the wait and the steps it takes to get a seat on his lap, but he is the best Santa around. Don't get me started on the creepy Santa's who wear PJ tops, ICK! Click here to see the post from last year's visit.

Waiting in line with best friend Brenden

Talking to Santa

I want a garbage truck and a telephone line repair truck Santa!

My two babies

Sweet boys!

Sutton's turn!

Pumpkin Patch

3rd Birthday, a little early!

Even though Lincoln's birthday is over a week away, we decided to celebrate early just in case little brother decides to arrive early. We enjoyed time with family and a few friends who are like family to us. We decided on a football theme since we are getting so close to football season and Lincoln loves football.

A few of the decorations...red velvet cupcakes for dessert.

Memer and Gigi got Lincoln a new golf club, balls and tees. He hasn't put it down yet!

Cupcakes with Brenden



Tailate party!

4th of July

Better late than never...here are a few pictures of our July 4th adventures!

McKinney parade

Waiting for the parade to start

Bounce house at Red, White and Boom

Lincoln and Brenden

Stripes and Polo


Waiting for fireworks

Still waiting

Lincoln really liked his glow in the dark accessories:)

After waiting an hour for the fireworks, Lincoln spent the majority of his time hiding behind his blanket. He didn't cry or act scared, he acted annoyed and a little disappointed that we liked the fireworks and he didn't.

As we walked back to the car, Ryan asked Lincoln if he liked the fireworks. His response? I wanna go see the horse poop on the street again.

Brenden's 2nd Birthday

My best friend's son turned 2 on Saturday, so we headed to Frisco to help him celebrate. We had a fun time swimming and eating, but left on a sad note, sort of :). If Brenden is 2, that means Lincoln will be 2 in less than 3 months. THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!

Swimming with Brenden

Mmmmmmm, cake!

Swimming with Natalie

Isn't she precious!

The day before we went to "Rocket Park" in Allen with Auntie Holly and the kids she nannies for, Chance and Baily. Lincoln had a ball following Baily around, they even matched. I like this shot, looks like a Tommy Hillfiger add with the blond hair and patriotic clothing!